Great North Bike Ride

[KEEF]

Got my number. How are we going to know each other

 

[chonkers]

Iam the ugly one lol i think there is going to be a meeting point set up

 

[annedonnelly]

Iam the ugly one lol i think there is going to be a meeting point set up

I'll be the one right at the back

 

[chonkers]

Are you going to keep me company like

 

[NormanD]

I'll be the one right at the back

Come on Anne you know I'll be at the back, as you're towing me back the distance this year! ... how easy some people forget 


Last year it was pandemonium at the start, so finding out who was who was almost impossible, so anyone wishing to make up a group of riders, we'll try and meet up by the wall (car park itself) next to the drinks table.

My number is 917 which will be displayed on my Carrera Subway for all to see 

Norm

 

[Darbo]

Got my number today its 1806.
Been a wile since I have done the GNBR last time it was the circular route, so I will probably be at the back of the field . (Riding white Giant Defy 4). Best of luck to everybody

 

[NormanD]

Not long now 

 

[chonkers]

Looking forward to it again doing it back to front today tynemouth to maybe amble and back weather is lovely

 

[NormanD]

Yes the clock is ticking down, a few 40 milers in the week and I'll be ready too   that reminds me to stock up on some energy bars 

 

[chonkers]

I forgot mine today so had to stop for a bacon buttie i didnt enjoy it honest nice and warm today but jeez its windy on the coast and meant to get worse from mon

 

[LizardEye]

Got my number yesterday -1929. I rather foolishly decided to do it both ways, which means a six o'clock start. So if you see someone going the wrong way with a ' what was I thinking' expression on his face, that'll be me.

 

[NormanD]

Here is the news

The pedestrian tunnel (at Jarrow) will be open early Sunday morning, but there will be no elevators or escalators in operation.  So anyone travelling from the south to the north and intend on using the tunnel, well it’s a hard slog carrying the bike both down one side and up the other (as I found out to my cost today)    .

If anyone is going to the pick up point at North Shields Priory, and would like to say hello or join us as a group, then you might spot myself, and fellow CC member annedonnelly there too (it gets rather crowded rather quick if last year is anything to go by)

The start off point (Seahouses car park) with well over 2000 cyclists amassing to set off, you can understand it’s almost impossible to find anyone,none the less if we don’t manage to make a group up, have an enjoyable ride to all taking part.

Norm

 

[Darbo]

Hi Norm what time do you suggest getting to Priory to park the car for the transport to Seahouses.

Good luck to all taking part

Darbo

 

[NormanD]

I'd say be there for about 6am or earlier if possible, you'll have to park well away from the priory as they use the priory car park and surrounding area for the finishing line.

Good luck to yourself 

 

[LizardEye]

Weather look pretty good.

Slight chance of showers, but with a 13mph northerly wind.

Lovely.